The Sangria Method

Greetings Whazzmaster afficionados. This would be a “guest” posting for the purposes of illuminating you on the art and science of Sangria. Sangria is a drink one would think came from Spain, and in fact it is IN Spain that I had my first experience with it. Recipes vary, I happen to know of and like 2 specific recipes. The one I will share today is my closest approximation of what I would consume as a youth in Paris at the infamous “Sangria Bar” in the Latin Quarter where this was all that they served.
I start with three types of citrus: Orange, Lemon and Lime. Cut the peel off and remove that white junk, then dice it up.
Note the fine knife skills at work. Get a kid to mix it up for you.
Add 3-4 tablespoons of sugar to the citrus to cut the acidity, then add a half a cup of hard liquor. I have used rum and vodka successfully, take your pick.
Put the citrus+booze+sugar in a pitcher and set aside in the fridge for a while, and go drink something else. In a couple hours (or overnight if you are brave) pull the mixture out. Time for the blood of the bull. I have always used Sangre de Toro because it has a cool name and there is the word BLOOD in it.
Give the fruit and booze a squeeze by mashing it up a bit, this gives you a bit of juice and helps permeate the fruit with the booze. Then, for effect, pour the wine in slowly.
Ain’t she gorgeous?
The finished product:
Now pour the goodness into tumblers and make sure everyone gets a bit of fruit. It’s really sour, but you’ll notice it goes to your head pretty quickly.
Enjoy!

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